Cacti of the Trans-Pecos & Adjacent Areas
Cacti of the Trans-Pecos & Adjacent Areas

Author: A. Michael Powell

Publisher: Texas Tech University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 604

ISBN-13: 9780896725317

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A Southwest Book of the Year * 2005 Southwest Book Award "[A] monumental study." --Review of Texas Books "A reliable and handy general reference for those with an interest in cacti inside and outside this region. Recommended." --Choice "These authors have . . . provided the world with the much needed scientific clarification on this family of succulent plants that humans have loved and hated for thousands of years." --Sida "Information: Wow! . . . For both lay readers and for researchers looking for lots of data about the cacti of this rich flora, this book offers fascinating details presented in a very readable fashion." --Cactus and Succulents Journal "This will be the standard reference for decades to come."--Southwest Books of the Year Of the 132 species and varieties of cacti in Texas, about 104 of them occur in the fifteen counties of the Trans-Pecos region. This volume includes full descriptions of those many genera, species, and varieties of cacti, with sixty-four maps showing the distribution of each species in the region. The descriptions follow the latest findings of cactus researchers worldwide and include scientific names; common names; identifying characters based on vegetative habit, flowers, fruit, and seeds; identification of flowerless specimens; and phenology and biosystematics. The introduction--full of details about the biology and morphology of the family Cactaceae, the uses of cacti, and the horticulture and conservation of cacti--is an important reference for general readers. More than three hundred beautiful full-color photographs of the cacti in flower and in fruit, all cross-referenced to their description in the text, highlight the book. A glossary of cactus terms, an exhaustive list of literature, and a thorough index complete the book.

Cacti of Texas, a Field Guide
Cacti of Texas, a Field Guide

Author: A. Michael Powell

Publisher: Grover E. Murray Studies in th

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13:

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Presents the 132 species, subspecies, and varieties of cacti may found in Texas, in easy-to use format with identification guide, 314 color photos, and 124 distribution maps.

Texas Cacti
Texas Cacti

Author: Brian Loflin

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1603443681

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In Texas Cacti, authors Brian and Shirley Loflin present a concise, fully illustrated field guide to more than one hundred of the cacti most often found in Texas and the surrounding region. The book opens with an illustrated introduction to cactus habitat and anatomy. The species are then organized by stem shape, with each account featuring detailed color photographs, specific identifying features (including spines, flowers, fruits, and seeds) and information about common and scientific names, habitat, flowering season, and more.?The photographs, range maps, and icons designating shape, conservation status, and blooming period, along with easy-to-understand descriptions, make this book a quick and friendly guide to cactus identification for botanists, amateur naturalists, and cactus enthusiasts alike.

Common Woody Plants and Cacti of South Texas
Common Woody Plants and Cacti of South Texas

Author: Richard B. Taylor

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2014-08-30

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0292756526

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Woody plants and cacti are vital staple foods for cattle, deer, and other wildlife in drought-prone South Texas. Ranchers, hunters, and land managers who need to identify these plants relied on A Field Guide to Common South Texas Shrubs (published by Texas Parks & Wildlife Press and distributed by UT Press), which is no longer in print. Responding to ongoing demand for the book, Richard B. Taylor has completely updated and expanded it with seven new species, new photographs, and a quick plant identification key. Common Woody Plants and Cacti of South Texas is an easy-to-use plant identification field guide to fifty species that comprise an estimated 90 percent of the region's woody canopy cover north of the Rio Grande Valley. The species accounts include photographs, descriptions, values to livestock and wildlife, and nutritional information. The book also provides historical perspectives and information on brush management techniques and strategies, as well as habitat appraisal. All of these resources will enable readers to analyze stocking rates for deer and cattle, evaluate a prospective hunting lease, or buy property.

Edible and Useful Plants of the Southwest
Edible and Useful Plants of the Southwest

Author: Delena Tull

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2013-09-15

Total Pages: 517

ISBN-13: 0292748272

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Originally published: Practical guide to edible and useful plants. Austin, Tex.: Texas Monthly Press, c1987.

Little Big Bend
Little Big Bend

Author: Roy Morey

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780896726130

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A photographic and descriptive guide to the diverse plant life of the Big Bend region of Texas, including uncommon or rare species such as orchids.

Trees & Shrubs of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas
Trees & Shrubs of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas

Author: A. Michael Powell

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-07-05

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 029278788X

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First published by the Big Bend Natural History Association in 1988 as Trees & Shrubs of Trans-Pecos Texas, this book is the only keyed guide to the more than 400 species of woody plants native to the Trans-Pecos region and adjacent areas in eastern New Mexico and northern Mexico. A. Michael Powell has significantly revised and expanded this edition, including nomenclature changes for 62 genera and new distribution information for 60 genera.

Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest
Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest

Author: George Oxford Miller

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781616731991

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As the world heats up and we become more and more conscious of our place in the natural scheme, the appeal of the native plants of the Southwest becomes ever more compelling for gardeners. In addition to providing year-round beauty with relatively little maintenance, landscaping with native plants contributes to the repair of the natural ecosystem and brings us closer to our environment—and the array of native plant material available to the Southwestern gardener is diverse and spectacular, providing seemingly endless opportunities for creative and attractive landscapes. In Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest, George Oxford Miller provides the definitive guide to choosing the best of the best among the native plants of Arizona and New Mexico. Covering wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, groundcovers, and cacti, this comprehensive, richly illustrated book selects the species whose ornamental qualities, growth habit, adaptability, maintenance needs, and beauty add up to the highest landscape value. The illustrations, maps, and charts provide guidelines for species selection and planting, ongoing maintenance, landscape design, and water and energy conservation. In-depth plant profiles describe the habitat requirements for more than 350 native plant species, subspecies, and varieties, with lush photographs illustrating how each plant looks and responds to landscape conditions. As the interest in native-plant landscaping and xeriscaping continues to grow, this book will find a place on the shelf of every gardener and landscaper in the region—or of anybody interested in recreating the beauty of the Southwest in a hot, dry corner of the yard.